Prefab Rules Developers Must Know(Macpherson Kelley) + 44 Studio Apt (Nigel)

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In-Person: 1:30pm (Sydney time) to 'Mingle With The Expert'
Virtual: 2pm (Sydney time)

INTRODUCING THE INDUSTRY EXPERT:
Prefab Rules Every Developer Must Know! Emma Fleming (Macpherson Kelley)

The rules around building approvals are changing, and if you're planning to use prefabricated construction or even considering it you need to understand what these changes mean before you lodge your next application.

Many developers assume the approval process will work the same way it always has. But with the introduction of the Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026, significant changes are being made to building approvals, construction certificates, occupation certificates, and the approval pathways for prefabricated buildings. If you don't understand the new requirements, you could face unnecessary delays, additional costs, and compliance issues that impact your project's timeline and profitability.

At this month's Property Developer Network Meetup, Emma Fleming from Macpherson Kelley will unpack the new legislation designed to modernise building approvals and accelerate housing delivery while maintaining construction quality. She'll explain what has changed, why it matters, and what every property developer needs to know before starting their next project.

In this presentation, you'll discover:
• What the new Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026 means for property developers.
• The key changes to building approvals and how they affect your projects.
• How the approval process for construction certificates and occupation certificates is changing.
• What the new approval pathways for prefabricated buildings look like.
• The opportunities and challenges these reforms create for developers.
• How to prepare your projects to avoid delays and unnecessary approval issues.
• The practical steps you can take to stay compliant while delivering projects more efficiently.

If you're a mum-and-dad property developer who wants to stay ahead of the latest legislative changes, reduce approval risks, and take advantage of new opportunities in prefabricated construction, this is a presentation you won't want to miss.

Join us and discover how understanding the new building approval laws today could save you significant time, money, and frustration on your next development.

INTRODUCING THE REAL DEAL:
From Vacant Car Lot to 44-Room Boarding House: A Buy-and-Hold Blueprint (Nigel Archer)
44-Room New Generation Boarding House | 1,290sqm Commercial site | Beresfield, Newcastle NSW | Purchased for $360,000

Spotted it driving past — turning a derelict used car lot into a 44-room income asset

Built to hold, not flip — a long-term buy-and-hold strategy designed for sustainable cash flow

Weathered the storm — navigating rain delays, soil issues and variations to deliver a fully-leased, income-generating property

Ever driven past a run-down site and thought "there's something in this"? That's exactly how Nigel Archer's journey with this deal began — a vacant used car lot in Beresfield, Newcastle that most people would have driven straight past.

Nigel turned that instinct into a 44-room New Generation Boarding House, purchased for just $360,000 on a 1,290sqm commercial block. But this wasn't a quick flip — from day one, the strategy was to build a long-term, income-producing asset: complete the construction, secure full occupancy, and use the rental cash flow to progressively pay down debt.

Of course, it wasn't all smooth sailing. Rain delays, soil issues and variations tested the project along the way — but Nigel pushed through to Occupation Certificate, full leasing, and a genuinely income-generating asset.

Come hear how Nigel identified the opportunity, executed the build, and transitioned it into an operating asset — plus what he's doing next with a DA-approved 32-room project and a 50+ room co-living site in the pipeline.

What the Session Will Cover:
-How Nigel identified an on-market opportunity simply by driving past
Assessing a commercial-zoned site for a boarding house conversion/development
-Navigating construction hurdles: weather delays, soil issues and variations
The path from Occupation Certificate to full leasing and stabilised income
-Why Nigel chose a buy-and-hold strategy over a resale, and how that shaped his decisions

What's next: scaling from a 44-room project to a 50+ room co-living development

Join us for this event and progress your property journey forward in our very unique Mastermind process!

See you all soon!